Evolution of the Thermometer, 1592-1743

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Cornelius Drebbel, born in Alkmaar, Hol land, 1572, was as alchemist who claimed to have discovered perpetual motion, and ac quired sufficient reputation for learning to be invited to the court of James 11, King of ...